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Patent GB-189915248-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for "Putting-on" the Driving Straps or Belts of Revolving Pulleys.
Inventor: CLIFF HAROLD
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 15,248. Cliff, H., and Burton, T. July 25. Bands, placing on pulleys.-A segment d is mounted loose on the shaft beside the pulley b ; when at rest it hangs down and the belt, if off the pulley, hangs over it. To place the belt on the pulley, the segment is pushed upwards, by a rod g acting upon its stud h, and its inclined flange f gradually presses the belt on to the pulley.
Patent GB-189916029-A (GB)
Title: A Weaver's "Reed-hook Holder".
Inventor: WEST CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1899-08-05
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 16,029. West, C., and West, J. Aug. 5. Weavers' tools.-A holder for a reed hook C consists of a metal case A, having retaining-springs B and a clip for attaching it to the person.
Patent GB-189923213-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Covering or Closing Leaks or Damages in Ships or like Vessels.
Inventor: COLOMES ANTOINE
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 23,213. ColomÞs, A. Nov. 21. Leaks, stopping.-Over the stem is lowered a pair of metal frames C. C, Figs. 2, 3, and 7, hinged together and grooved to receive rollers on carriages D. This fitting is secured at the desired height and made fast by ropes d, d. Each carriage has journalled in it a cylindrical float g on which some water-tight fabric is wound and has secured to it a large float f. To place the fabric over a breach, the plate h is swung open as shown in Fig. 3, and draws the carriage aft. The rope c is made fast when the carriage is a little forward of the leak, so that the further movement of the carriage unwinds the fabric so as to cover the breach as shown in Fig. 7. The carriage is maintained at the proper level by a rod i carrying rollers fitting under the keel, and is drawn aft with the carriage by a plate m.
Patent GB-189923292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Locomotives or Motor Cars for Adhesion and Rack Railways.
Filed: 1899-11-22
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 23,292. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Union Elektricitõts-Gesellschaft]. Nov. 22. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to an arrangement of electromotors for vehicles running either by adhesion alone or by a combination of adhesion and rack rails. Two motors of different capacity are used. The weaker motor A drives the adhesion wheels and axle D as usual, and the stronger motor B drives the adhesion wheels G or the cog-wheel Z engaging the rack, or both, as desired, through gearing and a clutch K. The speed reduction of the gearing is such that the speed of the wheels correspond.
Patent GB-189924120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas-lighters.
Inventor: JUHASZ FRANZ
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 24,120. Juhßsz, F. Dec. 4. Lighting gas.-A catalytic igniter e, consisting of a pellet of meerschaum or other porous substance impregnated with platinum black or spongy platinum and surrounded with platinum wire, is mounted in the upper end of the inner cone f of a gas-collecting hood a. An arm b attaches the hood a to a socket c, which fits upon a handle g, and is formed with a fork d for actuating the gas tap. To light the gas, the hood a is placed over the burner or chimney, the ignition being facilitated by the collection of the gas within the hood a, f, from which it escapes through perforations.
Patent GB-189925423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Resistances.
Inventor: DULAIT JULIEN
Filed: 1899-12-22
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 25,423. Dulait, J., and Garbe, O. Dec. 22. Resistance coils. -Iron and insulating strips a are coiled together spirally, and at the same time given a channel form, as shown in section, by passage between suitably - shaped rollers. A rigid disc is thus produced. It is mounted on a micanite ring c, placed on two metal discs d, which are riveted together under pressure. An iron strip e is passed round the disc, and hooked through holes in a terminal block f. Such resistances are secured on a supporting-tube h by clamping-nuts.
Patent GB-190001891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ribbon Feeding Mechanism for Type-writers.
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 1891. Clark, W., [Wagner Type- Writer Co.]. Jan. 30. Type-writers.-Relates to mechanism for automatically reversing the direction of feed of the inking-ribbon as each spool empties in turn. The invention is illustrated as applied to the " Under- "wood" machine. The type-bars a, Fig. 8, are pivoted at b to a plate carried by the machine frame, and are connected with the key levers e by links f. The key levers e operate a universal bar E secured to a rock-shaft E<1> which carries an arm E' abutting against the lever i of the spacing- mechanism. The lever i is secured to a rock-shaft k from which extend vertical arms E<5> to which are pivoted cross-bars E‹. The cross-bars E<6> are connected to a segmental universal bar E<7>,with which an abutment E<8> on each of the type bars a is adapted to engage. The cross-bars E<6> support the pawls E<10>, E<11> of the carriage-feed escapementmechanism. The vibrations of the lever i are communicated to a rock-shaft m through a link l. To each end of the rock-shaft m is connected a crank arm to which is pivoted a feed pawl n. A bar q, Figs. 6 and 8, parallel to the rock-shaft m, is pivoted at its centre to the frame of the machine. At each end it bears a stationary pawl or detent s and a leaf spring p. By raising one end of the bar q, the corresponding pawl s is brought into engagement with its ratchet-wheel o, and at the same time the leaf spring p raises the feed pawl n into engagement therewith. The ratchet-wheels o can thus be alternately put in action by oscillating the bar q. The ribbon-spools C are carried on vertical spindles Z, Fig. 6, which are driven by bevel gearing y from the ratchet-wheels o. The ribbon 8 is secured at each end to a sleeve 7 carried by an arm 2 extending upwards from the pivoted yoke 1, which is also provided with a downwardly-extending arm 5. The spool is slotted at 6 to allow the arm 2 to move from its normal vertical position into the inclined position shown in Fig. 6. This movement takes place during the unwinding of the last turn of the ribbon on the spool, and the arm 5 is thus caused to engage with a cam 11 (see plan view, Fig. 4), so as to rock an abutment 13 into the path of a wedge-shaped cam 15, Figs. 4 and 8, carried by the rock-shaft m. The cam 11 and abutment 13 are pivoted at 12 to an arm 16 extending upwards from the bar q, and are lifted bodily so as to shift the bar when the cam 15 advances against the abutment 13 on the next depression of a key lever or spacing-key. The ribbon-feed is thus automatically reversed as each spool is emptied.
Patent GB-190005320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Douches and Injections.
Inventor: BUFF-STUENZI JOHANN RUDOLF
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 5320. Buff-St³nzi, J. R. March 20. S y r i n g e s.-Apparatus for douches and injections comprises a reservoir a mounted in a frame b which slides vertically on a rod c and can be adjusted at any point as indicated by a scale at the side, by means of a pin c. Pipes g, h leading from the base of the reservoir are connected respectively to a rain or chair bath and to a sprayer or to suitable injection apparatus. Stop cocks are provided on the tubes.
Patent GB-190006483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling the Flow of Fluids
Inventor: GRAHAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-04-06
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 6483. Graham, J. April 6. Filters, supplying liquid to.-Relates to controlling automatically the flow of sewage into filter or bacteriological beds, which are filled alternately, the apparatus being applicable also in breweries, t a n - neries, and the like. The hopper a, shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 1, turns on an axle mounted on rollers b, which are supported by a bracket B above the wall dividing the filters. The hopper has an entrance h, preferably at the end, to admit the liquid, and two exits a, a' which lead through troughs to the filters. In each filter is a casing f provided with an opening g and a float which is connected to the hopper by pivoted rods e preferably adjustable in length. When one filter is filled, the corresponding float rises and tips over the hopper to its other extreme position against the stop i, whereby the other filter receives the liquid. I additional means for more than two filters the apparatus is used in combination with similar apparatus, in which one of the floats is replaced by a weight.
Patent GB-190012995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engine and like Distributing Valves.
Inventor: SHIPLEY DAVID ELHANNAN
Filed: 1900-07-18
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 12,995. Shipley, D. E. July 18. Valves, distributing.-Consists of an oscillatory admission and exhaust valve worked by an arm at one end. Steam enters a central cavity from one end, and reaches one or other of the cylinder ports by a radial passage 4. In the periphery of the valve is a recess 6, through which, while one cylinder port is receiving steam, the other is exhausting into the discharge pipe 7.
Patent GB-190014065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Lasting Tools.
Inventor: ADAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 14,065. Adam, J., and Dusaault, N. Aug. 4. Nailing, hand tools for. -Relates to a hand lasting and nailing tool. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view, and Fig. 2 a side elevation of the tool. The levers A and B are pivoted together, and have gripping-jaws A', B<1>. The lever B has a depending roughened lug b, and the lever A has an u p w a r d projection f carrying a reel F on which a string of nails is wound. The lever A is formed with an enlargement A<3>, which is recessed at a and has pivoted to its upper end a lever D. In the recess a is secured a piece a<1> having a perforated head through which the nail-string passes. A leaf-spring holds the nails against the side of the piece a<1>. The lower portion of the head A<3> is slotted, as shown in Fig. 4, for the passage of the nails, and to accommodate the movements of the driving and cutting tool D<2>. The lever D has pivoted to it a plunger D<1>, in the lower end of which is adjustably held the tool D<2>. This plunger is pulled upwards by a spring when the lever is released. When this lever is depressed, the plunger is moved downwards with the tool D' in engagement with the head of the last nail. The nail is thus driven into the work, and is then cut off. As the plunger descends, the inclined face d<5> of the slot engages a roller e carried by brackets E secured to the head A<3>. The plunger is thus forced towards the head so that the tool D<2> severs the nail from the string. A stop A<4>, pivoted on the head A<3>, can be engaged with the lever D to hold it in the raised position.
Patent GB-190023449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulding Boxes
Inventor: COATES STEPHEN
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 23,449. Coates, S., and Rawcliffe, G. Dec. 22. Casting and moulding.- Relates to a moulding-box for use in casting bed-plates for oil or gas engines or other motors, cylinders, &c. The sides b and ends c of the box are hinged at b<1>, c<1> to a hollow base a, so that they can be opened out to obtain access to the mould and to enable the pattern and casting to be easily withdrawn. Outstanding ribs b<4>, b<5> on the sides, and c<4>, c<5> on the ends, form cavities to contain the sand for forming the mould, and also form pockets i, in which sand is rammed to prevent leakage of the molten metal through the joints. The chamber a<1> in the base is filled with coke breeze &c., and provided with an opening a<2> to allow free escape of air from the mould, the sides and ends being perforated for a similar reason. The internal edges of the ribs are bevelled to present only a small surface of metal to the mould. Lugs b<2>, c' and cottars hold the parts of the box in the closed position. The pattern is placed in the box while fully open, lugs on the pattern engaging recesses in the upper edges of the chamber a<1> to register the pattern. The box is then closed and secured, the ribs b<4>, c<4> engaging the base of the pattern and holding it in place. The top core is secured to an upper box g, suitably secured on the lower box, and the whole rammed with sand. The top box and core are then removed, the lower box opened out, and the pattern removed. The lower or main core, carried by a base-plate h, is then placed in the position previously occupied by the pattern, being registered by lugs h<1> on the base-plate, and held bv the ribs as before. The lower box is then closed and the upper one placed in position, forming the completed mould. To enable either side or end of the lower box to be opened while the top box is in position, the top ends of the ribs and the adjacent portions of the top box are curved as shown at b<5>, the curve being struck from the hinge pins. The box may have less or more than four sides, the Specification illustrating a box in two portions for use in casting circular castings.
Patent GB-190103277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Workholders used in Grinding Knife-blades and other Articles.
Inventor: HATFIELD WILLIAM BARKER
Filed: 1901-02-15
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 3277. Hatfield, W. B. Feb. 15. Surfacing and polishing; sharpening knives, razors, scissors, and other articles. The knife blade &c. K to be ground by the wheel G is backed by a block of wood D forming part of the workholder. The wood is suitably curved on its front face, and is preferably attached to the metal part B by dovetails held together by a plate E fixed by bolts and nuts F. A sheet of paper H may be inserted between the blade and wood block.
Patent GB-190112385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cycle and like Driving Gear
Inventor: GARRARD CHARLES GEORGE
Filed: 1901-06-18
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 12,385. Garrard, C. G. June 18. Driving - mecha- nism; brakes.-Re- lates to two-speed gear and brakes for cycles &c. A gear box A, secured to the chain-wheel B, which is mounted on clutch rollers b on the hub C, carries pins a on which are mounted pinions D gearing with an internal wheel E secured to the hub C and with an external wheel F secured to the hub of a disc F<1> mounted on the axle h. A brake disc J, mounted on the box A, can be thrust sideways on back-pedalling so as to cause the parts A, E to engage by means of rollers j secured by a ring J<2> in sockets in a ring J<1> mounted on the box A, as shown. The parts J, F<1> are notched to receive a spring pawl G, Fig. 6, having an inclined lower end and operated by suitable mechanism so that it can be placed in engagement with the parts J, F<1>. The device operates as follows :-For the low speed, the pawl G is disengaged, and the parts B, F<1>, and C turn together. For free-wheeling, the pawl is lowered to engage the part J, so that the brake can be applied by back-pedalling. For a combined high- speed and back-pedalling brake, the pawl is lowered so as to engage the part F<1> during forward motion only. A further lowering of the pawl puts the brake out of action, and allows of back-pedalling.
Patent GB-190115457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Utilization of Linotype Slugs for Printing Tabular Matter.
Inventor: ROXBURGH JAMES
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 15,457. Roxburgh, J., and McClean, R. July 30. Sawing. - Relates to the utilization of linotypes for printing tabular work and means for feeding or guiding the frames containing the linotypes to the saws for cutting the slots for the rules. The frame e containing the linotypes d in which the slots f are to be sawnis formed with bevelled edges g by which it is guided in dovetail guides on the table of the sawing-apparatus.
Patent GB-190121616-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fire Proof Lining or Facing Material for Kilns, also Applicable for Other Purposes.
Filed: 1901-10-28
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 21,616. Lake, H. H., [Portland Cement Fabrik Hemmoor and Valeur, P. F.]. Oct. 28. Linings.-An improved refractory lining or facing-material for kilns and furnaces consists of cement-beton obtained by mixing granular Portland cement clinkers with ground Portland cement. The kiln is lined by stamping the moistened material down, smoothing-boards being used if necessary. The material is applicable for lining rotary cement kilns, lime kilns, smelting and reducing furnaces, china-baking kilns, &c.
Patent GB-190121696-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Making of Blast-holes for Blasting Operations.
Inventor: ANSCHUETZ FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 21,696. Ansch³tz, F. Oct. 29. Blasting ; rock drills.-The end of a bore-hole used for blasting is enlarged, as shown in Fig. 4, by means of a tool such as shown in section in Fig. 2. The cutter l, pivoted at f in the casing a, is protruded by screwing in the spindle d. A telescopic spring part may be placed between the end of the spindle d and the bit. The casing is turned in the hole by crosshandles b.
Patent GB-190126127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mowing Machines
Inventor: MAYER AUGUST
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 26,127. Mayer, A. Dec. 21. Mowing-machines.-Relates to the driving-mechanism for the reciprocating knife-bar. A cam 8 with groove 9 is mounted on a shaft driven by a train of spur gearing from wheels 2 attached to the main wheels. A rocking lever 12, pivoted on a standard 15, carries a roller 10 which works in the groove 9. A connecting-rod 14 attached to the knife-bar is adjustably connected to the lower end of the lever 12. The driving-shafts are all arranged parallel to the main axle, thus simplifying the construction of the main frame. The Specification states that a motor may be employed to drive the cam 8.
Patent GB-190200082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Propelling Shuttles in Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: POYSER JOHN
Filed: 1902-01-01
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 82. Poyser, J. Jan. 1. Loom picking-mechanism; shuttle races; shuttles; lays.-Relates to means for propelling shuttles in looms having divided battens of the kind described in Specifications No. 15,431, A.D. 1893, No. 144, A.D. 1895, and No. 10,499, A.D. 1898. The shuttle i traverses a race-way formed by a series of bars d secured to two transverse bars a, band formed with dovetailed recesses h within which the shuttle fits. An inclined groove n formed in the shuttle engages with projections l on a series of vertical bars e, which are reciprocated by means of a reciprocating plate p having an inclined groove o engaging with rollers m or projections on the bars e. By this means the shuttle is passed through the shed. The upper part of the plate p may be provided with rollers q running upon a bar r, and the lower part may have a similar arrangement of rollers, or may be arranged to slide in a bar s. A series of catches t, one for each bar e, are pivoted to the bar s, and engage with recesses in the bars e to hold them in the positions in which they are left by the plate p; the catches are controlled by means of springs v and a cam bar z. In a modification, the bars d are not used, and the dovetailed raceways are formed in the bars corresponding to the bars e. A second modification has a plate with an ascending and descending cam-groove for use in propelling the shuttle, which has similarly-inclined grooves. Springs are employed for regulating the motion of the cam bars employed for actuating the shuttle. The cam plate p may be actuated by means of an endless chain.
Patent GB-190205092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Substances for Dressing or Fixing the Hair.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-02-28
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 5092. Thompson, W. P., [Wunderlich, C. D.]. Feb. 28. Soaps. -Relates to a preparation in the form of an emulsion for stiffening the hair or beard so that it will retain any desired form. Lime or magnesia soaps are prepared by precipitating a fatty-acid soap with chloride of calcium or magnesium, washed, made into an emulsion, and mixed with fatty acids or fatty-acid soaps. Oleates of iron, manganese, or strontia and resinous acid may be added or employed.
Patent GB-190214050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Furnaces
Inventor: WILSON JOHN MACNAULL
Filed: 1902-06-20
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 14,050. Wilson, J. M. June 20. Smoke-consuming; blast apparatus.-Streams or currents of air are distributed nearly horizontally, with a slight downward inclination, over the fire of a steam-boiler or other furnace from "tuyÞres" or nozzles situated in the back, front, or side walls, approximately at the level of the fuel surface, the blast being induced by steam or compressed air jets. The "tuyÞres" are preferably embedded in the walls of the furnace, and consist of two slabs leaving an extended aperture a' between them. Fig. 2 shows the back tuyeres in vertical section, and Fig. 3 both back and front tuyÞres in sectional plan, the upper and lower halves being on different planes of section. Fig. 5 is a vertical section through the centre front tuyÞre, which is fed with air by openings e from the ashpit. The apertures of the front tuyeres are preferably curved in plan, as shown at a<3> in Fig. 3, aud in place of those in the front corners, tuyÞres with projecting curved apertures may be arranged in the side walls.
Patent GB-190214084-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Parlour Game
Inventor: COLDICOTT WALTER RICHARD
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 14,084. Coldicott, W. R. June 21. Games imitating football.-A board, or a cloth or other covering for a table, is marked out with the positions usually indicated on a football field, such as the kick-off line ; a band or screen is also stretched round the table by spring clips or other means to form boundaries, and goals are similarly fixed at each end. Each of the players, two or more, is provided with a model figure, as shown, secured at the end of a wire h, the other end being fitted with a handle i for the purpose of manipulation. The body is supported in any position on the table by an attached rest k, the feet being clear of the table. The legs e are jointed by wires g to the body, and are operated, to kick the ball, either singly or together, by the connection at l with the operating-rods m, which terminate in finger loops or rings m<x> The legs are returned to position after each kick by springs n.
Patent GB-190214229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cores and Moulds for Casting.
Inventor: PRYOR HENRY ALLEN
Filed: 1902-06-23
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 14,229. Pryor, H. A., [Soc. Anon. des Alliages Cothias]. June 23. Moulding.-Cores for casting articles with screwthreads, patterns, ornaments, &c. are formed as a helix, the coils of which are shaped to suit the thread or pattern to be cast, and are compressed axially to leave small vent spaces between them. Fig. 3 shows a core for casting internal threads on an article, Fig. 1 showing the core a in place for casting a pipe union. The compression is obtained by a central bolt b with a head e', the core being bolted on a support c placed in the mould. Passages d<1>, d,f allow air to escape from the mould through the core, to prevent the formation of blow-holes in the thread or pattern. The inside of the coils may be shaped, as shown in Fig. 4, to form external threads on the article cast.